7 Top Tips: Choosing the best supplements
Here are my top nutritional science tips: Pharmaceutical Grade. Albeit there are not many supplement companies that do this, start by making sure the supplement you are taking is of pharmaceutical grade. Clean ingredients. Focus on ensuring your product is free from chemicals, i.e. organic.
Read MoreHow to make organic ghee
Ghee has a higher burning point and a higher smoke point than standard clarified butter and oils, which means it is ideal for frying or sautéing foods. Ghee is again a healthy fat of choice if you are intolerant to lactose, or if you have been on a specific diet and are wanting to gently re-introduce dairy, this is a great start.
Read MoreThe White Stuff
Going in to a supermarket these days to pick up a pint of milk can be more confusing than ever before. Since 2012, non-dairy milk sales have risen by 61% in the US, and since 2015 by 30% in the UK. These alternative milks pea, coconut, oat, cashew, almond, soya, potatoes, banana, macadamia, hemp, and flax seed are reportedly being bought by the ‘millennials’ or those under the age of 35 years under the belief that these milks are healthier for the body and planets. But are they? In general plant-based milks are made by grinding up the plant, soaking it in water, then adding emulsifiers and stabilisers to thicken the liquid and stop it separating. Is it not better for the environment to just each the plant?? There is no doubt that non-dairy milk alternatives are better for the environment, however, their popularity may cause future environmental issues i.e. …
Read MoreVegetarian Anti-inflammatory Soup
Anti-inflammatory Turmeric and Ginger Carrot Soup This is a really simple, speedy, and tasty and soup recipe for all. The ingredients list is for making up to 8-10 litres. Ingredients 100kg carrots Freshly ground black pepper corns (using a pestle and mortar) 2 litres organic broth (see existing recipes: Chicken or Vegetarian) 1 pint of milk – your choice! 1 tbsp organic cumin 2 tbsp of homemade ghee 1 tsp unrefined sea salt 1/4 cup organic liquid turmeric (centrifugal juicer) 1/4 cup organic liquid ginger root (centrifugal juicer) Handful of fresh organic coriander (cilantro) leaves Methodology Heat ghee in pan until completely melted. Add all the carrots to the ghee and stir occasionally for 5 minutes. Add all the broth, milk, pepper, cumin, salt, turmeric, and ginger and leave to simmer for 30 minutes. When cooking is complete, add the coriander leaves then blend. Eat immediately or freeze for another day …
Read MoreJo’s Power Packed Lunchtime Shake
Power Packed Shake….. Jo Abbott style Most days of the week I am up at 0530 hours to begin prepping my day based on sleep quality and heart rate variability (HRV) readiness. Firstly, animals get fed and watered, dog walk, and then I either hit the PhD or open my clinic. Often, I am fasting and prefer to eat a ketogenic diet for health and wellbeing. Generally, I like to complete my specific movement training exercises in the afternoon. Therefore, my lunchtime meal needs to be nutrient dense, promote satiety, prep me for a HIIT session, and be enjoyable to consume. The ingredients list is for making up to 600ml’s – 1 Serving. I like a big long drink – if you prefer smaller and/or thicker shakes then halve the milk quantity. Equipment Shaker bottle or blender Ingredients 500ml unsweetened almond milk roasted – Alpro 1 scoop organic MCT powder …
Read MoreSuper Scientific Mushroom Soup
Jo Abbotts Amazing Mushroom Super Soup This is one of my favourite recipes. I set out to create a ‘go-to’ meal that, primarily, would support my families health needs, whilst also being a meal that I could freeze and turn too on those days when I completely forgot to organise food for the day! The ingredients list is for making 8 pints of soup. Good for veggies or paleo food plans. Please note: I use a military size pot and make 8-10 litres. Health benefits Regulates blood pressure (REF) Garlic Lowers cholesterol (REF) Garlic Reduces the ageing process (REF) Garlic Improves athletic performance (REF) Garlic Reduces risk of yeast infections (REF) Coconut milk (caprylic acid – neutralises any candida albicanus of the gut) Anti-inflammatory (REF) Turmeric root Supports disease fights within the immune system (REF) Turmeric root Increase oestrogen in menopausal women (REF) Garlic Superior management of microbiome (REF) ghee (Butyric Acid) carries the good …
Read MoreCanine Health Advice better than ours?
Becoming a Dog Owner Nearly five years ago my Partner and I made the HUGE decision to invest our-complete-selves into becoming Dog Owners. For me, I was incomplete without my canine friend, for my Partner it was about seeing me happy and sharing the magical times that come with owning a dog. Our dog is a male Golden Retriever called Ripley. He is a well-travelled dog, he has an unusual arsenal of games he likes to show guests, and albeit he is today a happy and healthy dog, like most dogs – he has had his up’s and down’s along the way. The best tool I continue to invest in to support my continued training and education as a dog owner is…. Dogs Monthly Magazine. It never bore’s me: every month it has new important updates to keep your dog happy and healthy, whilst adding tools to build the bond …
Read MoreJo Abbott’s Sunshine Milk
Jo Abbott’s Sunshine Milk Sunshine Milk drink developed whilst on my travels with my body needing very specific nourishment during certain challenges life throws at us all. The first time I made it, it came out my mouth as quickly as it went in! Over the past three years I have found the right formula for my taste – please feel free to modify to your tastes, keep the ingredients as raw and organic as you can and you too will feel the rewards of this sweet winter warmer. Ingredients 2 pints organic unsweetened almond milk 2 tsp organic raw local honey (local honey will help desensitise you to allergens within the environment you live in) 2 tbsp liquid organic raw turmeric root (I juice the root and then add to the milk on the day of making) 1 tsp organic black peppercorns 1 tbsp organic cinnamon 1 cup local organic …
Read MoreJo Abbott’s Vegetarian Broth
Why Broth? Traditional bone broth focuses on the consumption of high levels of vitamins, minerals and specific proteins called amino acids such as glycine, praline, hydroxyproline and arginine – better known as collagen. Collagen is the major insoluble fibrous protein in the extracellular matrix and in connective tissue. In fact, it is the single most abundant protein in the animal kingdom. There are at least 16 types of collagen, but 80 – 90 percent of the collagen in the body consists of types I, II, and III. Collagen types I and II are concentrated in the skin, bones, tendons, and ligaments, while type III is found primarily in the joints (REF). Collagen levels naturally decrease with age exposing the body to some obvious signs of this (wrinkles) to some not so obvious (arthritis)(REF), whilst lifestyle choices such as smoking, sun exposure, stress, bad fats, etc may also speed this process (REF). Vegetarian Broth Ingredients Kale Tomatoes (lycopene also helps …
Read MoreJo Abbott’s Organic Chicken Bone Broth
Poached Chicken & Chicken Bone Broth My poached chicken and chicken bone broth recipe initiates the foundation to healing the gut, by all means it is not the only consideration that needs to be made when exploring health of the gut. To learn more about this multifactorial industrious yet fragile system I have written an Online Course on Digestive Health click this link https://drjoabbott.com/product/digestive-system-health/to learn more. Ingredients (for 12 litres of broth): Poaching the chicken meat: Cook for 2 hours Organic whole chicken Filtered water 1 cup organic apple cider vinegar 2-3 organic celery sticks 3 medium sized organic carrots 1 organic onion 2x organic garlic cloves 2 organic bay leaves 2 sprigs of organic thyme Juice of 1 organic lemon 1 tbsp organic black pepper corns 1 tbsp organic unrefined sea salt Bring all ingredients to the boil, then gently simmer for 2 hours. Remove the meat and gristle from …
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